Hadrat Mirza Jaane Jaana R.A. was extremely temperamental. His Khaadim Sheikh Ghulam Rasul was once fanning him using the hand. This was being done in a slow mode. The sheikh asked, “Is this regarded as fanning when we cannot even feel the wind?”  The Khaadim then fanned the Sheikh at a higher pace. The Sheikh then commented, “At this rate you will make me fly away.” He said, “You cannot please him irrespective of what is done.” Hadrat heard the comment and asked him to leave the Khanqah. After tolerating the Sheikh he became the senior Khalifah of Mirza Jaane Jaana R.A..

Hadrat Thanvi R.A was quite particular of his morning walks. During his walk he would recite three Juz of the Quraan Sharif. Whilst walking one morning, the Khaadim told him that there is a log lying on the path. Hadrat said, “Do you think that I am blind and cannot see.” They then proceeded further until they reached another log. The Khaadim kept silent. Hadrat then said, “You don’t even tell me of this log.”

This is similar to the comments of the spouses. The wife says, “You can’t please the husband” and the husband says, “You can’t please the wife.” If the wife tolerates the husband and continues in such a manner that the husband is pleased with her then all the eight doors of Jannat will be open for her when she passes away. She may then enter from any door. What wouldn’t a person get when he tolerates the Sheikh.

The world is only a mirage. In the Quraan Sharif Allah Ta'ala says that the world is goods of deception. In another place Allah Ta'ala  refers to the world as play and time pass. When a person passes through the temporary glitter and glamour of the world then he becomes a guide that will guide others towards Allah Ta'ala .

Khwaja Saheb was a favourite of Hadrat Thanvi R.A. On one occasion, Hadrat became upset and asked Khwaja Saheb to leave the Khanqah. He left the Khanqah and spread his bedding on the foot path. He then sent some poetry to Hadrat which stated, “Hadrat rules in certain places and I rule in certain places. He owns the Khanqah, he has full authority and can do as he pleases. I am a government official so I have authority on the pavement. He also added a few more things. Hadrat became so happy that he gave him Khilaafat immediately.

The Mureed shouldn’t become upset but rather he should take it as bitter medication from the doctor. Occasionally, the doctor will give the patient sugar coated pills whilst he will give the patient bitter medication at other times. A person that takes the bitter medication is cured. Some don’t want any bitter medication but want to have sweet medication only, in fact they want extra.

In conclusion, the attitude of the Sheikh towards the Mureed is a treatment for him.